Brazil smart grid devices

What is a smart grid in Brazil?

In Brazil Smart Grid is being implemented mostly through large scale adoption of electronic meters, as a strategy for distribution companies to increase operational efficiency through remote meter readings, and to reduce energy commercial losses.

Why are Brazilian electric utilities studying smart grid?

In 2010, almost all Brazilian electric utilities began studying Smart Grid in order to prepare themselves and to strategically direct their investments in new infrastructure and Research and Development (R&D) projects towards the modernization of the Brazilian electric system.

Does Brazil have a power grid?

Brazil's small northern and larger southern electrical grids were joined in January 1999 into one grid that serves 98% of the country. Brazil's domestic supply is augmented by imports from neighboring Argentina. Renewable energy likely will continue to play an important role in Brazil's electrification plans.

How many smart meters will Brazil have by 2022?

With current electricity demand projections, Brazil's smart grid investments are estimated to reach $36.6 billion by 2022. In an effort to monitor energy consumption, add resiliency to the power grid, and improve customer service, Brazil is working to deploy approximately 63 million smart meters by 2021.

How much electricity is illegally tapped from power lines in Brazil?

In Brazil, it's estimated that as much as 20 percent of electricity output is illegally tapped from power lines. By tracking consumption, these devices can help to ensure reliability and detect loss or theft.